IDFC FIRST Hello Cashback credit card

IDFC FIRST Hello Cashback

IDFC FIRST Bank · Visa

IDFC FIRST Hello Cashback is a lifetime-free credit card with cashback on select categories, designed for daily urban spenders.

Annual Fee

Free

Joining Fee

Free

Base Reward Rate

2X

₹1/pt

Min CIBIL

650

₹2L+ income

Key Features

Lifetime free with cashback on everyday spends
Up to 5% cashback on online spends
1.5% cashback on offline spends
10X reward points on birthday
Reward points never expire
Cashback auto-credited to statement
Fuel surcharge waiver at all petrol pumps
Contactless payment enabled

Welcome Benefits

Lifetime Free Card

Zero joining fee and zero annual fee — no conditions or annual spend required

Welcome Cashback on First Spend

Earn welcome cashback on your first transaction within 90 days of activation

Reward Rates by Category

Dining

3X

Travel

2X

Online

3X

Shopping

2X

Grocery

2X

Fuel

1X

Utilities

1X

Other

2X

Partner Earn Rates

PartnerCategoryEarn Rate
All Online MerchantsOnline Shopping5X
All Offline MerchantsOffline2X
Birthday SpendsAll10X

Airport Lounge Access

Domestic

0 visits/year

International

0 visits/year

Insurance & Protection

Personal Accident Cover

Accidental death cover

₹2 Lakhs

Zero Liability

Report promptly

100% fraudulent charges

Pros

  • Lifetime free — zero annual fee
  • Cashback on dining and shopping
  • IDFC FIRST app management
  • Quick approval
  • Easy for beginners

Cons

  • No lounge access
  • Limited rewards outside select categories
  • Basic card for entry-level users

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hello Cashback card free?+
Yes — lifetime free, zero joining fee, zero annual fee.
How much cashback online?+
Up to 5% cashback on online spends. 1.5% on offline.
Is cashback automatic?+
Yes — credited to your statement, no manual redemption.
Do points expire?+
No — IDFC FIRST reward points never expire.
Good for everyday use?+
Yes — high cashback, no fees and never-expiring points make it excellent for daily spending.

Ready to apply?

Apply on the IDFC FIRST Bank website. Usually takes 10 minutes.

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IDFC FIRST Hello Cashback

Free · 2X rewards